Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows the fuse fitted inside the plug of a hairdryer.
(a)[1]

State how the fuse safeguards the wires in the hairdryer.

(b(i))[2]

The hairdryer is labelled $240\,\text{V}$, $1500\,\text{W}$. It is turned on. Calculate the current in the hairdryer.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest a reasonable current rating for the fuse.

(c)[1]

The hairdryer has no earth wire connected to the plug. State the feature of the hairdryer that makes it safe to use without an earth wire.

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